Subtract 15/32 from 16/63
16/63 - 15/32 is -433/2016.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 32 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
16/63 = 16 × 32/63 × 32 = 512/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 63 = 2016,
15/32 = 15 × 63/32 × 63 = 945/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
512/2016 - 945/2016 = 512 - 945/2016 = -433/2016
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